Archive: 13/06/2016

Middle-aged more likely to be diagnosed with advanced lung cancer

Younger patients - aged 50 to 64 - are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage lung cancer than older patients according to new data being presented at the Cancer Outcomes and Data Conference in Manchester today.

Jun 13, 2016

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Drug treatment of hyperactivity in kids may have levelled off in UK

The tendency to treat childhood hyperactivity (ADHD) with drugs may have reached a plateau in the UK, following a steep rise in the number of prescriptions for these medicines over the past 20 years, reveals research published ...

Jun 13, 2016

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Persistent depression linked to increased CAC scores in women

(HealthDay)—Persistent depressive symptoms are associated with increased coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores among middle-aged women without cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published in the June 15 issue ...

Jun 13, 2016

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Revised UK 'Eatwell Guide' promotes industry wealth not public health, argues expert

The revised UK 'Eatwell Guide,' which visually represents the government's recommendations on food groups for a 'healthy, balanced diet,' is not evidence based, and has been formulated by too many people with industry ties, ...

Jun 13, 2016

Ultrasound beats palpation for femoral artery catheterization

(HealthDay)—For children undergoing heart surgery, real-time ultrasound guidance is superior to a palpation technique for femoral artery catheterization, according to a study published online June 1 in Pediatric Anesthesia.

Jun 13, 2016

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Type of shaving impacts body image in elective cranial sx

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing elective cranial surgery, the rate of surgical site infections is similar for regional and strip hair shaving, but regional shaving negatively affects patient body image, according to ...

Jun 13, 2016

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SBRT, proton beam therapy use increasing for prostate CA

(HealthDay)—For men with prostate cancer, the use of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and proton beam therapy increased from 2004 to 2011, according to a study published online May 25 in Cancer.

Jun 13, 2016

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E-cigarettes a gateway to smoking for teens: study

(HealthDay)—Teens in the United States who use electronic cigarettes are six times more likely to move on to traditional cigarettes compared to kids who never use the devices, a new study reports.

Jun 13, 2016

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Review links H. pylori infection with metabolic syndrome

(HealthDay)—Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with metabolic syndrome, according to a review and meta-analysis published online June 7 in the Journal of Digestive Diseases.

Jun 13, 2016

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Diabetes drug lowers risk of cardiovascular complications, kidney disease

Researchers have shown that the glucose-lowering drug liraglutide safely and effectively decreases the overall risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death for people with type 2 diabetes. These patients are at high ...

Jun 13, 2016

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